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Published on: February 23, 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter spp.
Zhangqi Shen1, Yang Wang1, Qijing Zhang2
1Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
Campylobacter, a foodborne pathogen, is developing new antibiotic resistance mechanisms. These adaptations, including genomic islands and efflux pumps, threaten treatment efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Food Safety
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Background:
- Campylobacter is a significant foodborne pathogen.
- Increasing antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter poses a public health threat.
- Resistance arises from target modification, antibiotic inactivation, and efflux pumps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Campylobacter's antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.
- To highlight newly discovered resistance mechanisms.
- To discuss the implications for food safety and public health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter.
- Analysis of emerging resistance mechanisms.
- Discussion of horizontal gene transfer and adaptation.
Main Results:
- Campylobacter employs diverse resistance strategies.
- Novel mechanisms include multidrug resistance genomic islands, Cfr(C) enzyme, and enhanced CmeABC efflux pump.
- These mechanisms are horizontally transferable.
Conclusions:
- Emerging resistance mechanisms in Campylobacter are rapidly evolving.
- Horizontal transfer facilitates adaptation in antibiotic-use environments.
- New strategies are needed to combat Campylobacter infections.
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